From
$4,150
Complete Cremation Arrangements
Funeral & cremation in San Rafael, CA
Compare local funeral homes and crematories by price, services, and verified reviews.
Calla tracks 9 funeral homes and crematories in San Rafael, CA. Direct cremation here runs around $1,295, the lowest-cost option for most families. A traditional funeral with burial is typically higher, around $5,295. Prices vary by provider, so compare a few before you decide.
What to expect · San Rafael
Direct cremation
$700–$4,150
The lowest-cost option for most families.
Funeral homes
$5,295
A full-service funeral with viewing.
Burial
$6,395
Adds casket, plot, and vault costs.
9 providers in San Rafael
Compare by price, services, and verified reviews.
From
$1,295
Simple Cremation
From
$700
Ash Scattering at Sea Service
Keaton’s Redwood Chapel of Marin
4.9(15)San Rafael, CA (415) 897-1151- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
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Pricing on request
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Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
4.8(28)San Rafael, CA- Veterans
Pricing on request
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Pricing on request
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Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Browse San Rafael by service
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Cremation
What cremation costs in San Rafael — direct vs. with a service — and the providers offering it, compared by price and reviews.
Funeral homes
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Burial
Average burial and full-service funeral prices in San Rafael, plot and plot-adjacent costs, and local providers.
Green burial
Natural, vault-free burial near San Rafael — certified grounds, what it costs, and providers that offer it.
Prepaid funeral
How prepaying works in San Rafael, what's protected, the questions to ask, and providers offering plans.
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Common questions about funerals in San Rafael
- How much does cremation cost in San Rafael?
- Direct cremation in San Rafael runs around $1,295 — the lowest-cost option for most families. A cremation with a service costs more, and prices vary by provider, so always ask for an itemized price list.
- How many funeral homes and crematories are in San Rafael?
- Calla tracks 9 funeral homes and crematories in San Rafael, CA. Use the filters above to compare them by service, price, and verified reviews.
- Is cremation cheaper than burial in San Rafael?
- Almost always. In San Rafael, direct cremation runs around $1,295 while a traditional funeral with burial is typically around $5,295 before cemetery costs like a plot and vault.
- How do I choose a funeral home in San Rafael?
- Compare a few on price, services, and reviews, then call to confirm an itemized quote — there's no obligation. You can also ask Calla for a recommendation based on what matters to you.